FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE & POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Pwani University invites applications from qualified candidates for the following Self-Sponsored Full-Time and Part-time Programmes which will be offered during 20245/2026 academic year, starting in August 2026.
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SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND AGRIBUSINESS |
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PROGRAMMES |
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
TOTAL FEES PER YEAR |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Crop Science |
Master degree in a relevant field of Crop or Animal Sciences from a recognized institution
NB: Candidates must include, at application time, a Concept Note of their proposed thesis research area. |
East Africans, Ksh. 234,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 284,000/=
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Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science |
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Doctor of Philosophy in Agribusiness |
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Master of Science in Agronomy |
Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Animal Production or related discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second-Class Honours (Upper Division) OR Second Class (Lower Division), with evidence of at least two (2) years of relevant work experience |
East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/=
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Master of Science in Livestock Science |
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Master of Science in Agribusiness |
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BSc. Animal Health Management and Production*
*Accredited by the Kenya Veterinary Board
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A mean grade of at least C+ (plus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with at least: C+ (plus) in Biology or Biological Sciences and any one of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics/Physical Sciences. OR Two principals and one subsidiary pass at KACE level or equivalent, one of which must be in Biology and in any other science subject OR Grade C (minus) at KCSE or its equivalent and at least a credit pass Diploma in Animal Health/Agriculture/Medical Laboratory Technology from aa institution approved by Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB.) OR A minimum of C- (minus) in KCSE with at least a Credit pass in both Certificate and Diploma Animal Health/Agriculture/Medical laboratory Technology from an institution approved by KVB OR A degree in Biological Science from institution approved by KVB, or any other qualifications equivalent to the above. |
East Africans, Ksh. 324,000/= Non-East Africans, ksh.378,000/=
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Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management |
A mean grade of at least C+ (plus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with at least C (plain) in Mathematics, and C (plain) in Biology and C+ (plus) in Agriculture/Business Studies. OR Mean grade of C-(minus) at KCSE and a Diploma with a minimum of credit in Animal production, Agriculture, Farm Management, or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution/KNEC. |
East Africans, Ksh. 324,000/= Non-East Africans, ksh.378,000/=
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Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Resource Management |
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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture |
A mean grade of at least C+ (plus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with at least: C (plain) in Biology/C+ (plus) in Agriculture, C (plain) in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Geography. OR Mean grade of C-(minus) at KCSE and a Diploma with a minimum of credit in Animal production, Agriculture, Environmental Studies, or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution/KNEC.
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Bachelor of Science |
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in Horticultural Science & Management. |
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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture & Enterprise Development |
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Bachelor of Science in Dryland Agriculture |
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Bachelor of Science in Animal Science
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A mean grade of at least C+ (plus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with at least: C+ (plus) in Biology, and C+ (plus) in Mathematics/Chemistry/Physics. OR Mean grade of C-(minus) at KCSE and a Diploma with a minimum of credit in Animal production, Agriculture, Environmental Studies, or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution/KNEC. A mean grade of at least C+ (plus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with at least: C+ (plus) in Biology/Agriculture, and C (plain) in Chemistry Mathematics/Physics/Geography. OR Mean grade of C-(minus) at KCSE and a Diploma with a minimum of credit in Animal production, Agriculture, Environmental Studies, or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution/KNEC. |
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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture & Extension
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Diploma in Animal Health Management *
*Accredited by the Kenya Veterinary Board
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Holders of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum aggregate of C and a grade of at least C in Biology or Biological Sciences, and C- (minus) in Chemistry or Physical Sciences and C- in Mathematics or Agriculture. OR Holders of KCE/EACE with a Division II and at least a credit in Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physical Sciences, and Mathematics or Agriculture. OR Holders of a credit pass Certificate in Animal Health/Agriculture/Range Management/Wildlife Health/Dairy Technology or equivalent with at least an aggregate of C-(minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE, from an institution recognized by KVB. OR Holders of an “A” level certificate with a principal pass in Biology and at least a subsidiary pass in Chemistry. OR Diploma in biomedical discipline recognized by the KVB. OR Any other qualification equivalent to the above from an institution recognized by KVB |
East Africans Ksh. 91,400/= Non-East Africans Ksh.106,700/=
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Diploma in Agriculture and Marketing (Level 6)
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A mean grade of at least C- (minus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with at least: D+ (plus) in Biology/Agriculture, and D (plain) in Chemistry Mathematics/Physics/Geography. OR A Certificate with credit pass in Animal Health or Agriculture, or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution. |
East Africans Ksh. 91,400/= Non-East Africans Ksh.106,700/=
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Diploma in Horticulture and Marketing (Level 6)
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A mean grade of at least C- (minus) or its equivalent in KCSE with at least: D+ (plus) in Biology/Agriculture, and D (plain) in Chemistry Mathematics/Physics/Geography. OR A Certificate with credit pass in Animal Health or Agriculture, Applied Biology or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution. |
East Africans Ksh. 91,400/= Non-East Africans Ksh.106,700/=
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Diploma in Dairy Farm Management (Level 6)
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A mean grade of at least C- (minus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with at least: D+ (plus) in Biology/Agriculture, and D (plain) in Chemistry Mathematics/Physics/Geography. OR A Certificate with credit pass in Animal Health or Agriculture, or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution. |
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Diploma in Poultry Management Technology (Level 6)
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A mean grade of at least C- (minus) or its equivalent in KCSE, with at least: D+ (plus) in Biology/Agriculture, and D (plain) in Chemistry Mathematics/Physics/Geography. OR A Certificate with credit pass in Animal Health or Agriculture, or any other related discipline from a recognized Institution. |
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Certificate in General Agriculture (Level 5)
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Mean grade of D (plain) at KCSE or its equivalent and at least D plain in three of the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Biology, Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Home Science, Computer Studies, Commerce and Economics. |
East Africans Ksh 58,400/= Non-East Africans Ksh 68,200/=
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PART-TIME PROGRAMMES |
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PROGRAMME |
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
MODE OF STUDY/CAMPUS |
TOTAL FEES PER YEAR |
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Master of Science in Livestock Science |
Bachelor degree in Animal Science, General Agriculture or any other related discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR Second Class (Lower Division), with evidence of at least two (2) years relevant working experience
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Evening/Weekend (Kilifi)
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Duration: Two (2) academic years Tuition fees: East Africans, Ksh. 130,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 260,000/= Statutory fees: Ksh. 25, 000/= Fees is paid per semester as follows: 1st Semester: Ksh.78,750/= 2nd semester: Ksh.76,250/= |
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Master of Science in Agribusiness |
Bachelor degree in Animal Production, Agriculture or related discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second-Class Honours (Upper Division) OR Second ii. Second Class (Lower Division), with evidence of at least two (2) years of relevant work experience
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Evening/Weekend (Kilifi)
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Duration: Two (2) academic years Tuition fees: East Africans, Ksh. 130,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 260,000/= Statutory fees: Ksh. 25, 000/= Fees is paid per semester as follows: 1st Semester: Ksh.78,750/= 2nd semester: Ksh.76,250/= |
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Master of Science in Agronomy |
Bachelor degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Range Management, Horticulture, Environmental Science, Agricultural Education, Plant and Microbial Sciences, Geography or any related discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second-Class Honours (Upper Division) OR Second Class (Lower Division), with evidence of at least two (2) years relevant working experience |
Evening/Weekend (Kilifi)
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East Africans, Ksh. 155,000/= Non-East Africans Ksh. 285,000/=
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Diploma in Agriculture and Marketing |
A mean grade of at least C- (minus) or its equivalent in KCSE with at least: D+ (plus) in Biology/Agriculture, and D (plain) in Chemistry Mathematics/Physics/Geography. OR A Certificate with credit pass in Animal Health or Agriculture or any related discipline from a recognized Institution. |
Evening/Weekend (Kilifi)
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East Africans Ksh. 91,400/= Non-East Africans Ksh.106,700/=
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Diploma in Horticulture and Marketing |
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Certificate in General Agriculture |
A mean grade of D+ (plus) at KCSE or its equivalent, with a D (plain) in Biology/Agriculture. |
Evening/Weekend (Kilifi)
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East Africans Ksh 58,400/= Non-East Africans Ksh 68,200/= |
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Application forms are available from the following Offices: Pwani University, Admissions Office (Kilifi Campus) and can be also be downloaded from our website: www.pu.ac.ke. See Academics- Admissions, or More downloads links.
The applicants will pay a non-refundable processing fee in the Pwani University Bank Account and ATTACH THE RECEIPT (bank deposit slip) to the duly filled application form on returning it to the University.
Application forms are available from the following Offices:
Pwani University, Admissions Office (Kilifi Campus);
The forms can also be downloaded from our website: www.pu.ac.ke.
(See https://www.pu.ac.ke/index.php/academics1/admissions/how-to-apply)
The applicants are to pay a non-refundable processing fee in the Pwani University Account via E-citizen platform and ATTACH THE PRINT OUT OF E-CITIZEN PAYMENT to the duly filled application form on returning it to the University.
E-Citizen Pay bill/Business Number: 222222.
Account Number: PRSC-Your Name-Application. (e.g., PRSC-George Mikoko-Application)
The application processing fees for Kenyan applicants are as follows:
Ph.D./Master – 3000/=; Bachelor -Ksh. 2,000/=; Diploma-Ksh. 1000/=; Certificate-Ksh. 500/=.
Applicants from outside Kenya pay Ksh. 3,500/=.
The duly completed forms should be returned to:
The Registrar (Academic and Student Affairs),
Pwani University, P.O. Box 195 – 80108,
Kilifi – Kenya,
or email to admission@pu.ac.ke
Accommodation: The University has limited on-campus accommodation for government sponsored students. However, private Hostels at affordable rates are available in the neighborhood of the University for all categories of students.
For further information,
contact: Registrar (Academic & Student Affairs) on Tel. No +254 725 91 61 45 | +254 786 727 899
OR E-Mail: info@pu.ac.ke. Or admission@pu.ac.ke.